A Pakistani PhD Scholar, Usman Haider has been awarded the most well known invention and innovation prize in Sweden, SKAPA Development Prize 2016 for his product, Exo-Skeleton, a helping device for the elderly and persons with less mobility. Governor of Gävleborg County, Per Bill presented the award with cash prize of 15000 Swedish Krona at a ceremony held at Gävle Castle, Sweden.
The SKAPA award Jury in its statement said, "With World-class technology and ability to combine it in an innovative way has led to a revolutionary assistive aid. Making it easier for disabled persons to fend for themselves, it has an increasing demand and a rapidly growing market. The product has a global potential and has already attracted international interest and put the company and the city of Gävle on the global map."
The SKAPA Development Award was instituted in memory of the famous inventor, Alfred Nobel to provide assistance to inventors and innovators so they can transform their products/services to commercial opportunities. National winner will be announced in November 2016 from the regional winners. Usman Haider is elder son of Information Group Officer, Ghulam Haider, who has recently been retired from the post of Director General, Cyber Wing, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting & National Heritage.-PR